Payal Kapadia reacts to jurors claiming All We Imagine... 'wasn't Indian enough'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Payal Kapadia reacts to jurors claiming All We Imagine... 'wasn't Indian enough'

India Today  

Director Payal Kapadia's Cannes winner, All We Imagine As Light, was not selected as India's submission to the Oscars. Speaking to Deadline, Payal Kapadia said, "One answer could be that because it was co- production — which is a very new thing in India." Payal Kapadia's comments invited a lot of opinions from the internet, with one person writing, "What was interesting is that France, too, didn't select the film as its submission for the Oscars." It became the first Indian film to compete in the main competition since 1994 and went on to win the Grand Prix.

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FFI Jury Head Responds To Laapataa Ladies Oscars Controversy, Calls Payal Kapadia's Film 'Technically Poor'
5 days, 9 hours ago

FFI Jury Head Responds To Laapataa Ladies Oscars Controversy, Calls Payal Kapadia's Film 'Technically Poor'

ABP News  

After Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, exited the Oscars race, social media erupted with criticism. FFI Jury head responds to criticism after Laapataa Ladies' exit from Oscars Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and musician Ricky Kej were among those questioning the Film Federation of India’s decision, …

‘History is yours’: Alia Bhatt congratulates Payal Kapadia over Golden Globes nomination for All We Imagine As Light
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

‘History is yours’: Alia Bhatt congratulates Payal Kapadia over Golden Globes nomination for All We Imagine As Light

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt gave a shoutout to filmmaker Payal Kapadia over her Golden Globes nomination, who made history by scoring India's first nomination in the Best Director category at the Golden Globes. "History is yours," Alia wrote on Instagram Story, tagging Payal Kapadia, who received nominations for the Best Director at the 82nd Golden Globes awards 2025 for her …

Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light secures 2 nominations
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light secures 2 nominations

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian films have been doing great globally, and this year 2 of the most celebrated films globally were Laapata Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, and All We Image As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia. Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia and her film All We Imagine As Light have given another reason for Indians to feel proud of it. The film has …

Payal Kapadia: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ director makes history with Golden Globes nomination
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Payal Kapadia: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ director makes history with Golden Globes nomination

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Payal Kapadia made history as the first Indian woman director from …

Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light gets 2 nominations
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light gets 2 nominations

India Today  

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has made history by securing two nominations for the Golden Globes 2025. The film is nominated for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture, while director Payal Kapadia has been nominated for Best Director. Courtesy - X/ GoldenGlobes In the Best Director category, Payal Kapadia has been nominated alongside Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez, Sean …

Payal Kapadia on Golden Globes nomination for All We Imagine...: Deeply honoured
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Payal Kapadia on Golden Globes nomination for All We Imagine...: Deeply honoured

India Today  

Payal Kapadia's film, All We Imagine As Light, has secured two nominations at the Golden Globes 2025 - in the Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language category and the Best Director category. Reacting to her nomination, Payal Kapadia told India Today Digital, “I’m deeply honoured by this nomination and grateful to the HFPA for this recognition. To everyone in …

Payal Kapadia reacts as All We Imagine As Light named best 2024 film by Sight and Sound magazine: 'Astounded, grateful'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Payal Kapadia reacts as All We Imagine As Light named best 2024 film by Sight and Sound magazine: 'Astounded, grateful'

Hindustan Times  

Director Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has been selected as the best film of the year by the prestigious Sight and Sound magazine, which also voted Anora, La chimera, Dahomey and Hard Truths amongst its top five. Payal's Cannes Grand Prix winner, voted by the magazine's contributors, is "about love, but one that takes a clear stance against …

Payal Kapadia to get Spirit of Cinema award
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Payal Kapadia to get Spirit of Cinema award

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia will be honoured with the Spirit of Cinema award at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala on December 20. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present the award to Kapadia at the valedictory of the festival at the Nishagandhi Auditorium. The award honours fearless cinema personalities who fight against injustice in society, the academy said …

Review: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Challenges Traditional Film Criticism
3 weeks ago

Review: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Challenges Traditional Film Criticism

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 02, 2024 16:48 IST - 12 MINS READ Sometime in late November, you can feel Mumbai entering winter. FFI president Ravi Kottarakara commented: “The jury said they were watching a European film taking place in India, not an Indian film taking place in India.” This comment created debate, with people coming to the film’s defence, making a …

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2024: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong win big
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2024: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong win big

Hindustan Times  

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light and Boong, directed by debutante Lakshmipriya Devi, won top honours at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2024. The 17th edition of the awards was presented on Saturday at a ceremony in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, following the four-day Asia Pacific Screen Forum. All We Imagine As Light and Boong won at the Asia …

Payal Kapadia: The chronicler of dreams
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Payal Kapadia: The chronicler of dreams

India Today  

Seated in One World Centre, a 20-storeyed glass monolith darting out of Lower Parel’s busy skyline in Mumbai, filmmaker Payal Kapadia finds herself in a flux, a lot like the characters in her films. was sidelined for Laapataa Ladies because the all-male committee at the Film Federation of India felt Kapadia’s film did not feel like “Indian cinema”. Kapadia recalls …

All We Imagine As Light: Payal Kapadia on characters, grainy cinematography and more
1 month ago

All We Imagine As Light: Payal Kapadia on characters, grainy cinematography and more

India Today  

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light is set to release in India on November 22, 2024. From the symbolic use of a rice cooker to the intentional graininess of the cinematography, Kapadia sheds light on her creative vision and the emotional depth of her storytelling as well. From this symphony, we focus on one voice, almost like a …

Payal Kapadia on Laapataa Ladies being India's Oscar pick: I've been a fan of Kiran Rao since Dhobi Ghat
1 month, 1 week ago

Payal Kapadia on Laapataa Ladies being India's Oscar pick: I've been a fan of Kiran Rao since Dhobi Ghat

Hindustan Times  

For Payal Kapadia, director of All We Imagine As Light, awards don’t define the value of a piece of work. Speaking to us ahead of her film’s theatrical release on November 22 in India, Kapadia says awards are a “bonus” and not the measure of how a film is liked. Though she does know that “it is because of the …

All We Imagine As Light director Payal Kapadia reacts to Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies being India's Oscar entry: 'When you don't have money...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

All We Imagine As Light director Payal Kapadia reacts to Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies being India's Oscar entry: 'When you don't have money...'

Firstpost  

When asked if she is disappointed with her film not being sent as India’s official entry, Payal said that she already got a lot from All We Imagine As Light Filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who made waves at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Grand Prix award for her movie All We Imagine As Light, reacted to Laapataa Ladies being selected …

Payal Kapadia interview: ‘Laapata Ladies was a sensible choice for the Oscars as lobbying in Hollywood takes money’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia interview: ‘Laapata Ladies was a sensible choice for the Oscars as lobbying in Hollywood takes money’

Hindustan Times  

Featuring Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha as two Malayali nurses, Prabha and Anu respectively, and Chhaya Kadam as Parvaty, the cook, the film about these three migrants is set in Mumbai and takes us through their stories. In this exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Payal Kapadia talks about Laapataa Ladies vs her film as Oscar contenders. Were you disappointed that …

Payal Kapadia on Pushing 'All We Imagine As Light' For Oscars: 'It's Going to Release in the USA on November 15'
2 months ago

Payal Kapadia on Pushing 'All We Imagine As Light' For Oscars: 'It's Going to Release in the USA on November 15'

News 18  

Payal Kapadia expresses her happiness for Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies' selection as India's official entry to the Oscars. While she acknowledges the recognition, she is still proud of her film and feels it has the potential to win major awards. Payal is also excited about the rise of women in cinema, with several films by women like Shuchi, Sandhya Suri, …

Payal Kapadia Reacts to Anurag Kashyap's Criticism of Indie Film Support
2 months ago

Payal Kapadia Reacts to Anurag Kashyap's Criticism of Indie Film Support

News 18  

Payal Kapadia responds to Anurag Kashyap's statements about the lack of support for independent films in India. She agrees with him and highlights the need for structural changes in the industry, including opportunities for independent filmmakers and grants to support their projects. She also expresses her gratitude to Spirit Media for distributing her film and the positive attention it has …

Payal Kapadia's Excitement Over Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Bid
2 months ago

Payal Kapadia's Excitement Over Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Bid

News 18  

Payal Kapadia expresses her excitement and joy upon the selection of Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025. The film, which received international recognition at the Cannes Film Festival, will now have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Kapadia expressed her gratitude to the jury and the recognition she feels for her film. The film's …

All We Imagine As Light: A Cinematic Journey Through Mumbai's Layers
2 months ago

All We Imagine As Light: A Cinematic Journey Through Mumbai's Layers

Hindustan Times  

All We Imagine As Light is a film about the lives of three women from outside Mumbai who come to the city to make their living. The film revolves around Prabha, a Mumbai nurse whose life is thrown in disarray when she receives a rice cooker from her estranged husband. Anu, her roommate and colleague, is struggling to find a …

Why Was Laapataa Ladies Selected As India's Entry To Oscars 2025? REAL Reason Revealed
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Was Laapataa Ladies Selected As India's Entry To Oscars 2025? REAL Reason Revealed

News 18  

Soon after Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was announced as India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2025, several netizens took to social media to discuss how Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light had been ‘robbed’ of the opportunity, despite a Cannes win. When asked why Laapataa Ladies trumped the other films on the shortlist, Barua told The Indian Express, …

Payal Kapadia's Cannes winner All We Imagine as Light begins Oscar-qualifying run with Kerala theatrical release
3 months ago

Payal Kapadia's Cannes winner All We Imagine as Light begins Oscar-qualifying run with Kerala theatrical release

Hindustan Times  

Written and directed by Kapadia in her narrative directorial debut, All We Imagine as Light follows Prabha, a troubled nurse who receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, and Anu, her young roommate seeking intimacy with her boyfriend. The movie will be released in limited cinemas in Kerala starting on September 21, marking its qualifying run for consideration as …

Anurag Kashyap says India can't claim Payal Kapadia's Cannes win: ‘India just likes to take credit'
6 months, 1 week ago

Anurag Kashyap says India can't claim Payal Kapadia's Cannes win: ‘India just likes to take credit'

Hindustan Times  

Anurag Kashyap contradicts ‘India@Cannes’ Anurag, while speaking about Payal's Cannes achievement opined, “I get very upset when it’s said ‘India@Cannes’. India has stopped supporting such cinema, the kind of cinema that was at Cannes.” Anurag Kashyap says India never supports indie filmmakers He further said, “Payal Kapadia's film happened because of the French fund. Let's stop this useless celebration.” About …

Cast of Grand Prix Award-Winning Film at Cannes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cast of Grand Prix Award-Winning Film at Cannes

Deccan Chronicle  

This week's IMDb Popular Indian Celebrities list features the cast of All We Imagine as Light, with Payal Kapadia, the writer, and director, securing the 17th rank. Kani Kusruti, who essays the role of Prabha, claimed the 20th position, while her co-star Chhaya Kadam, also featured in Laapataa Ladies, took the 35th spot. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes …

Divya Prabha exclusive interview: ‘Hoping to see more Indian films appear at Cannes Film Festival in upcoming years’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Divya Prabha exclusive interview: ‘Hoping to see more Indian films appear at Cannes Film Festival in upcoming years’

Hindustan Times  

Payal Kapadia's feature film All We Imagine As Light was not only the first film in three decades to enter the Main Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival this year, but also turned out to become the first Indian film to ever win the Grand Prix. Payal Kapadia and Divya Prabha pose during a photocall after she won the …

Cannes 2024 winners list; ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ review - The Hindu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cannes 2024 winners list; ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ review - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town >> Cannes 2024 | Winners list and highlights from the closing weekend A jury led by director Greta Gerwig announced the winners at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. Meanwhile, Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian artiste to win Un Certain Regard best actress trophy for her performance in Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov’s Hindi-language movie The …

Kani Kusruti exclusive interview: ‘Payal Kapadia really deserved the win at Cannes Film Festival’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kani Kusruti exclusive interview: ‘Payal Kapadia really deserved the win at Cannes Film Festival’

Hindustan Times  

It was a historic night for India at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Payal Kapadia, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti during the photo call following the awards ceremony at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 25, 2024. In this exclusive interview, Hindustan Times caught up with lead actor Kani Kusruti, …

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Actor-politician Gajendra Chauhan on Tuesday extended congratulations to Cannes winner Payal Kapadia, saying he is proud of the filmmaker who studied at the institute when he served as its chairman. Feel proud I was chairman when Payal Kapadia was studying at FTII: Gajendra Chauhan Last week, Kapadia became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award, …

We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The beauty of cinema is that all kinds of films can and should co-exist, says Cannes Grand Prix winner Payal Kapadia, who credits her exposure to films from across the world as a major part of her learning years at Pune's FTII. We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia Kapadia etched her name in …

Cannes do: The Hindu Editorial on a big win for indie cinema at the 77th edition of the film festival
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cannes do: The Hindu Editorial on a big win for indie cinema at the 77th edition of the film festival

The Hindu  

The moment after Payal Kapadia scripted history by becoming the first Indian film-maker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes film festival for All We Imagine as Light will be etched in cinematic memory. “Please don’t wait 30 years to have another Indian film,” Kapadia said in her acceptance speech. Thanking her cast and crew, Kapadia talked about …

All We Imagine As Light's Payal Kapadia calls FTII an important space: ‘You need to find people who you can work with’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

All We Imagine As Light's Payal Kapadia calls FTII an important space: ‘You need to find people who you can work with’

Hindustan Times  

Payal Kapadia scripted history by becoming the first Indian director to win the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival for her film All We Imagine As Light. Payal Kapadia, winner of the grand prize for 'All We Imagine as Light,' poses for photographers during the photo call following the awards ceremony at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, …

Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh proud of Payal Kapadia's Cannes win; Javed Akhtar sends dinner invite
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh proud of Payal Kapadia's Cannes win; Javed Akhtar sends dinner invite

Hindustan Times  

It was a proud moment for Indians as filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light won the prestigious Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh praised Payal Kapadia. Priyanka, Ranveer, Javed Akhtar laud Payal Kapadia Taking to her Instagram Stories, Priyanka shared a post by Festival de Cannes. Celebs react to All …

Payal Kapadia, who was on warpath with FTII, earns praise from her alma mater for Cannes win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia, who was on warpath with FTII, earns praise from her alma mater for Cannes win

The Hindu  

Amid the outpouring of congratulatory messages for Payal Kapadia, who won the second highest honour at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, a message from her alma mater FTII lauding her has garnered much attention. As we witness a phenomenal year for Indian Cinema at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, FTII cherishes the glorious achievements of its Alumni at this Mega …

Payal Kapadia imagines Indian cinema in a new light
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia imagines Indian cinema in a new light

Hindustan Times  

On Saturday night, Payal Kapadia’s ‘All we Imagine as Light’ boldly went where no Indian film had gone before. Not only was it the first Indian film in the competition at Cannes in thirty years — after Shaji Karun’s ‘Swaham’ — it also took home the Grand Prix. From left: Divya Prabha, Payal Kapadia, Chhaya Kadam and Kani Kusruti after …

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Payal Kapadia on Cannes win: 'Inspires a new generation of filmmakers'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Payal Kapadia on Cannes win: 'Inspires a new generation of filmmakers'

Hindustan Times  

PM Modi took to X, formerly Twitter, to send her best wishes, saying she has inspired a whole new generation of filmmakers. Modi congratulates her Calling it a historic milestone, Modi wrote, “India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work All We Imagine as …

Ali Fazal slams FTII for celebrating Payal Kapadia's Grand Prix win at Cannes Film Festival: ‘Just don’t'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ali Fazal slams FTII for celebrating Payal Kapadia's Grand Prix win at Cannes Film Festival: ‘Just don’t'

Hindustan Times  

FTII's post The official X handle of FTII on Sunday shared a couple of pictures from the Cannes Film Festival, of its alumni members Payal and Chidanand Naik. As we witness a phenomenal year for Indian Cinema at 77th Cannes Film Festival, FTII cherishes the glorious achievements of its Alumni at this Mega International Stage of Cinema.” Reactions to FTII's …

Payal Kapadia’s journey to winning the Grand Prix at Cannes and Oscars 2025 prospects
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia’s journey to winning the Grand Prix at Cannes and Oscars 2025 prospects

The Hindu  

Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light made Indian film history last night, having clinched the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. While American director Sean Baker’s Anora took home the Palme d’Or, the top prize, Kapadia’s runner-up Grand Prix win is a monumental moment for Indian cinema, echoing the achievement of Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar, which won …

All We Imagine as Light's Payal Kapadia says ‘don’t wait 30 years to have another Indian film’ after winning Grand Prix
6 months, 3 weeks ago

All We Imagine as Light's Payal Kapadia says ‘don’t wait 30 years to have another Indian film’ after winning Grand Prix

Hindustan Times  

Payal Kapadia scripted history by becoming the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film All We Imagine as Light. Payal thanks Cannes jury, film's cast Payal went to the stage to receive her award with All We Imagine as Light cast members Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam. Please …

Kiara Advani, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shekhar Kapur congratulate All We Imagine as Light on Grand Prix win: Crowning glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kiara Advani, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shekhar Kapur congratulate All We Imagine as Light on Grand Prix win: Crowning glory

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood celebrities, including Kiara Advani, Swara Bhasker, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Radhika Apte, Anurag Kashyap, and Bhumi Pednekar, among others, congratulated Payal Kapadia after she won the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for her drama All We Imagine as Light. Payal Kapadia with the team of All We Imagine as Light after winning Grand Prix award …

Meet Payal Kapadia: Director Who Went From Facing Disciplinary Action, FIR in FTII To Winning at Cannes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet Payal Kapadia: Director Who Went From Facing Disciplinary Action, FIR in FTII To Winning at Cannes

News 18  

Indian director Payal Kapadia made history at Cannes 2024. The filmmaker bagged the Le Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival for her film, All We Imagine as Light. The film not only became the first Indian movie in 30 years to compete in the film festival, Payal also became the first Indian to win the Grand Prix. Some of …

Payal Kapadia to Mohammed Rasoulof, checkout Cannes Film Festival 2024 award winners
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia to Mohammed Rasoulof, checkout Cannes Film Festival 2024 award winners

India TV News  

The last day of the 77th Cannes Film Festival came as a bliss for India. The list of Cannes 2024 awards winners is as follows: Palme d'Or- Anora Director: Shawn Baker Grand Prix - All We Imagine as Light Director: Payal Kapadia Jury Award Emilia Perez Best Director Miguel Gomes, Grand Tour Special Award Mohammed Rasoulof for The Seed of …

Cannes 2024: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ scripts history for India, wins Grand Prix
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cannes 2024: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ scripts history for India, wins Grand Prix

The Hindu  

In a historic win for India, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light bagged the Grand Prix, the second-highest award at the Cannes Film Festival, on Saturday night. The only Indian film to ever win the Palme d’Or — then known as Grand Prix du Festival International du Film — is Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar. In 1994, Malayalam director Shaji …

All We Imagine As Light: What international reviews say about Payal Kapadia's historic Grand Prix winner
6 months, 4 weeks ago

All We Imagine As Light: What international reviews say about Payal Kapadia's historic Grand Prix winner

Hindustan Times  

International praise has poured in after the historical premiere of Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, India's first film in 30 years to compete for the Palme d'Or, the highest honour of the Cannes Film Festival. “Few films have ever so beautifully captured the lonesome romance of Mumbai after dark.” “A mood of romantic and emotional insecurity hangs over …

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ brings India back in competition at Cannes with an 8-Minute standing ovation
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ brings India back in competition at Cannes with an 8-Minute standing ovation

The Hindu  

A landmark moment for Indian cinema came last night as Payal Kapadia’s debut fiction feature, All We Imagine As Light, received an enthusiastic eight-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. A rare French-Indo co-production, the film was brought to life through a collaboration between Paris-based producers Hakim and Julien Graff of Petit Chaos and …

India's indies poised on the cusp of a new era in Cannes
7 months, 1 week ago

India's indies poised on the cusp of a new era in Cannes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With an entry in almost every major section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday evening with French musician-filmmaker Quentin Dupieux's "Le Deuxieme Acte", India will have no dearth of action during the 12-day event. Indian cinema's previous best at Cannes was in 2013, when it sent five films to various sections "Monsoon Shootout", …

Payal Kapadia' s All We Imagine As Light will be first Indian film to compete at Cannes Film Festival in 30 years
8 months, 1 week ago

Payal Kapadia' s All We Imagine As Light will be first Indian film to compete at Cannes Film Festival in 30 years

Hindustan Times  

After a very, very long wait of three decades, an Indian movie would play at the top competition slot of the up coming Cannes Film Festival: Writer-director Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light. Earlier in 2017, Kapadia's Afternoon Clouds was part of the Cinefondation section, which also takes place during the Festival along with the Critics' Week and Director’s …

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